“The Lord said to [Ananias], ‘Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel’” (Acts 9:15) The Apostle Paul by Larry Burkett My favorite person in the New Testament, outside of the Lord, is the apostle Paul. He’s my kind of […]
“Do nothing from selfishness nor from empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you consider other people as more important than yourself.” (Philippians 2:3) Give Honor by Larry Burkett If you are an employer, do you give honor to those who work for you? Or does your employer give honor to you […]
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him.” (Psalm 37:7 NIV) Getting Out of Debt by Chuck Bentley Once you’ve established the right motive for getting out of debt, which is to be free and ready to serve God, pick the first debt you want to pay off. A high-interest debt is always […]
“Because you. . . did not ask for riches, wealth, or honor. . . but you have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge. . . wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will give you riches and wealth and honor.” (2 Chronicles 1:11-12) Two Ways to View Wealth by Larry Burkett To […]
“My dishonor is before me, and my humiliation has overwhelmed me, because of the voice of him who reproaches and reviles.” (Psalm 44:5-16) Christian Testimony by Larry Burkett I met a man years ago who was using some very unethical practices in his life. In fact, I met him as a result of counseling another […]
“A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him.” (Proverbs 28:22) Get Rich Quick by Larry Burkett The basic premise of all get-rich-quick schemes is to make a lot of money with very little effort—fast! A typical get-rich-quick “opportunity” involves investing in an area you […]
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives. Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:1-3 NLT) The Right Motive for Being Financially Free by Chuck Bentley You can make great […]
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) A Clean Heart by Larry Burkett We read in Jeremiah 17:9 that our hearts are desperately wicked. Our hearts need the changes that come from receiving grace, which is a free gift from God. Grace is literally the divine […]
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:17) Covetousness by Larry Burkett Covetousness is a desire to have what belongs to others. This is a characteristic that rears its head when we begin […]
“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.” (Proverbs 13:22 NIV) Leaving a Legacy by Chuck Bentley Certainly this proverb makes it clear that a good man thinks well beyond his own needs and makes plans for an inheritance that will extend to […]